This is the first book to bring together practical examples from around the world to show how geomorphological evidence can help in effective land utilisation and hazard risk assessment. Case studies provide important lessons in risk management, and experts provide summaries of current research. The text also promotes good practice and effective land use, and looks at problems caused by misuse of the environment and potential solutions based on geomorphological evidence.
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“I shall value having this book in my collection…” (Zeitschrift Fur Geomorphologie, Vol.48, No.3 2004)
"…many highly competent case-studies…I shall value having this book in my collection..." (Z. Geomorph.N.F Vol 48 No 3)
“…deserves a wider readership, especially amongst those in neighbouring disciplines…” (The Geographical Journal, No.170, 2004)
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With the expanding role of geomorphologists in decision making, particularly in the methodology and implementation of environmental impact assessment (EIA), applied geomorphology is increasing in importance.
Applied Geomorphology is divided into four sections: slopes & landslides, sediment transfer dynamics, hazards & risks, and coasts. It brings practical examples from around the world and shows how geomorphological evidence can help in effective land utilisation and hazard risk assessment.
Published as part of the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) series, it includes:
* Global case studies, providing important lessons in risk management
* Introductory sections written by an expert in the field, providing current research as a framework for the section
* An examination of the problems arising from inappropriate use of natural environmental and potential solutions
This book is a valuable reference for civil engineers and consultants, as well as postgraduates and researchers in the fields of Geomorphology, Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or Geography. It will be good supplementary reading for 2nd/3rd year undergraduates of geomorphology.
Applied Geomorphology is divided into four sections: slopes & landslides, sediment transfer dynamics, hazards & risks, and coasts. It brings practical examples from around the world and shows how geomorphological evidence can help in effective land utilisation and hazard risk assessment.
Published as part of the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) series, it includes:
* Global case studies, providing important lessons in risk management
* Introductory sections written by an expert in the field, providing current research as a framework for the section
* An examination of the problems arising from inappropriate use of natural environmental and potential solutions
This book is a valuable reference for civil engineers and consultants, as well as postgraduates and researchers in the fields of Geomorphology, Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or Geography. It will be good supplementary reading for 2nd/3rd year undergraduates of geomorphology.
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This chapter discusses the influence of causal factors for landslide hazard mapping and stability of the prediction results. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Colorado Plateau, Bottom Clay, Sila Massif, Calva Basin, Lupia Palmieri, Fiume Trionto, United Nations, Blue Mountains, Dead Horse Point State Park, Fiume Mignone, New York, Water Resources Research, Chasovenkov Verh, Geological Society, Regione Emilia Romagna, Capo Rizzuto, Fiume Orcia, Lower Pleistocene, Barreiras Formation, Western Australian, Ain River, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Geologica Italiana, Plava River, Punta Alice New!
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This chapter discusses the influence of causal factors for landslide hazard mapping and stability of the prediction results. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Colorado Plateau, Bottom Clay, Sila Massif, Calva Basin, Lupia Palmieri, Fiume Trionto, United Nations, Blue Mountains, Dead Horse Point State Park, Fiume Mignone, New York, Water Resources Research, Chasovenkov Verh, Geological Society, Regione Emilia Romagna, Capo Rizzuto, Fiume Orcia, Lower Pleistocene, Barreiras Formation, Western Australian, Ain River, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Geologica Italiana, Plava River, Punta Alice New!
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- Slope Stability: Geotechnical Engineering and Geomorphology by Malcolm G. Anderson on page 86, page 87, and page 88
- Habitat Conservation Managing the Physical Environment by Andrew Warren on page 379, and page 380
- Farm Land Erosion by S. Wicherek on page 142, and page 177
- Slope Instability (Landscape systems) by Denys Brunsden on page 14, and page 357
- Volcanoes and the Environment by Joan Marti on page 259, and page 261
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